Teacher, Special Education Autism

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POSITION TITLE:

Teacher, Special Education Autism

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

190

LOCATION:

To be Announced

REPORTS TO:

Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools. year.


** FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.....CURRENT MCSD TEACHERS WILL NEED TO APPLY TO THE TRANSFER APPLICATION.**

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Develops special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, adaptive, vocational and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The position is designed to provide IEP driven services to students to ensure the education of students with Autism.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Bachelor Degree in job related field

2. Certification/License:

Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Special Education Adapted Curriculum as well as core academic content areas. Must be able to complete training in and implement Marcus model safe restraint techniques.

3.

Experience:

Experience administering Georgia Alternative Assessment (GAA). Training/experience in autism preferred.

4. Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that reflect accommodations, modification and IEP driven attributes.

Demonstrates the ability to complete timely and accurate documents to include progress monitoring data, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, and individualized education plans.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEP goal progress monitoring, etc).

Acts as Case Manager for an assigned group of students to track, schedule and ensure completion of relevant paperwork, supporting and meeting student needs and conducting IEP meetings for legal compliance and student growth.

Implements positive behavior intervention strategies and emergency behavior interventions for students with autism.

Intervenes in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of students.

Understands and implements IDEA driven compliance timelines.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

Instructs students through the use of a variety of teaching strategies, differentiation, and application of unique learning and behavioral practices.

Demonstrates an understanding of inclusive programming and instruction in the regular education setting and direct instruction in the pull out setting.

Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program (may include but are not limited to:
Individual or group Direct Synchronous Instruction, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Itinerant Support, Resource Room Support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, telephone conferencing and instruction, Parent Learning Opportunities).

Demonstrates the ability to complete the Georgia Alternative Assessment.

Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.

Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.

Accounts for student attendance and…